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The Gaokao Challenge: Can You Pass China’s Toughest Exam?
This year’s national college entrance exam put tens of millions of students to the test, now it’s your turn to answer these real test questions from Gaokao 2025
A Village Fashion Show Brings Ethnic Clothing into the Spotlight
A weekly runway show in a remote village in Guizhou has gone viral, drawing tourists from across the country—and attention from around the fashion world
China’s Rare Woods: Bearers of Beauty, Toil, and the Supernatural
Wood and the objects born from it have been coveted throughout Chinese history, but as access dwindles and consumer preferences change, it’s slowly losing its sheen
Are China’s Schools Ready for the Onslaught of AI?
Chinese schools are rushing to introduce artificial intelligence into the classroom, challenging students and teachers to keep pace
The Sweet and the Sour: A History of Yogurt in China
Yogurt has long been enjoyed in disparate regions across the country—even honored with a dedicated festival among Tibetan communities. But as it becomes increasingly ubiquitous at tourist sites and faces a string of recent scandals, is public sentiment beginning to sour?
Beyond Zongzi: The Other Dragon Boat Food
The salted duck egg is an icon in Jiangnan cuisine. It’s most popular during the Dragon Boat Festival, but no time is a bad time for this classic delicacy.
When Youth Tourism Meets Village Life in Altay, Xinjiang | Photo Story
As Xinjiang’s Altay rises as a trendy escape for urban youth, a long-time resident captures life in the local villages
6 Weird and Wonderful Museums to Visit in China (and the Virtual Realm)
From paper airplanes to the inner worlds of mental patients, explore these fascinating Chinese museums
Divine Departure: When a Goddess Flies Commercial
How a Song dynasty goddess continues to protect—from ancient seafarers on the maritime silk road to modern exporters in today’s global trade war
Where Red Pepper Meets Rosé: Yunnan and Guizhou Flavors Fuel China’s Bistro Craze
Originally a casual spot in France for affordable food and drinks, bistros in China, mainly themed on southwestern cuisines, have become high-end restaurants for dating, socializing, or simply “checking in”
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